Full-page screenshots on Windows
Short answer: Windows cannot take a full-page screenshot on its own. Use Chrome Developer Tools (Ctrl + Shift + P, then 'Capture full size screenshot'), a Chrome extension such as GoFullPage, or desktop scrolling capture in ShareX, PicPick or Snagit.
Last verified: 2026-08-01
Method 1: Chrome Developer Tools, no install needed
- 1Open the page in Chrome on WindowsLet the page finish loading and scroll once to the bottom so lazy-loaded images and sections are rendered.
- 2Open Developer Tools with F12Or press Ctrl + Shift + I. Developer Tools is built into Chrome — no extension required.
- 3Open the command menuPress Ctrl + Shift + P inside Developer Tools.
- 4Type 'screenshot'Choose 'Capture full size screenshot' to capture the entire page, including everything below the fold.
- 5Find the PNGChrome saves the image to your Windows Downloads folder with the page title as the filename.
Method 2: a Chrome extension
GoFullPage, Awesome Screenshot and Nimbus Capture each scroll the page automatically and export PNG or PDF. Extensions usually handle lazy-loaded images and sticky headers better than a desktop tool because they work inside the page.
Method 3: desktop scrolling capture
ShareX (Capture > Scrolling capture), PicPick and Snagit scroll any scrollable window, not only a browser. This is the only option for long lists inside desktop applications.
Which method to choose
| Situation | Best method | Output |
|---|---|---|
| A public web page in Chrome | Chrome Developer Tools | PNG |
| A page with lazy-loaded images | GoFullPage or Nimbus Capture | PNG or PDF |
| A long list inside a desktop app | ShareX or Snagit scrolling capture | PNG |
| A page you need as a document | Chrome Ctrl + P > Save as PDF |
Recommended Windows software
GoFullPage
GoFullPage
Chrome extension for Windows that scrolls the current tab automatically and exports the entire web page as a PNG or PDF.
- Screenshot
- Full-page web capture
- Scrolling capture
- PDF export
- Chrome integration
Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot
Chrome extension for Windows that captures visible area, selected region or the full page, and records the browser tab with annotation and sharing.
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Full-page web capture
- Scrolling capture
- Annotation
Nimbus Capture
Nimbus Web
Chrome extension and Windows companion for full-page and region capture, video recording, and a comparatively rich annotation editor.
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Full-page web capture
- Scrolling capture
- Annotation
ShareX
ShareX Team
Free, open-source Windows screenshot and screen capture software with scrolling capture, OCR, screen recording and scriptable after-capture workflows.
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Window capture
- Full screen capture
- Scrolling capture
Snagit
TechSmith
Commercial Windows screenshot and screen capture software with scrolling capture, a polished annotation editor, templates, OCR and screen recording.
- Screenshot
- Region capture
- Window capture
- Full screen capture
- Scrolling capture
Frequently asked questions
- Can Windows take a full-page screenshot natively?
- No. Snipping Tool captures only what is visible; you need Chrome Developer Tools, an extension or scrolling capture software.
- Why is part of my full-page capture blank?
- Lazy-loaded sections had not rendered. Scroll to the bottom of the page once, then capture again.